Before resuming IBKR automation after a disconnect

Quick answer

Check broker state before allowing new signals. The app may have missed a status update even if the broker accepted the order. Reconcile account, positions, working orders, and recent executions first.

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Step by step

1 Confirm TWS and the desktop app are connected to the intended account.
2 List the broker’s current positions and working orders.
3 Compare executions during the outage with PickMyTrade’s alert and order history.
4 Resolve any uncertain alert outcome without blindly replaying it.
5 Resume with the supported workflow and monitor the first new event through all stages.

A practical example

The link drops just after an entry alert. On return, you see no fill in the app, but TWS shows that the broker filled it. A blind resend would create another entry. First match the broker fill to the old alert and bring the app state back in line through its supported process. Then check the exits. Only resume fresh signals from a state you can explain.

Illustrative scenario, not a record of a trade placed during this review.

Screen reference

PickMyTrade IB Connections with No Connections Found — This authenticated account has no IB connections. The empty panel shows the location only; it does not demonstrate a working broker link. Captured in PickMyTrade on 3 October 2026. Open the image for full size.

PickMyTrade IB Alerts page with date filters, columns and an empty alert list — Account Running and Automation Enabled appear even though this account has no IB connection. They do not prove broker readiness. No alert receipt or processing result is demonstrated by this empty list. Captured in PickMyTrade on 3 October 2026. Open the image for full size.

PickMyTrade IB Orders page with date filters and No Orders Found — Use the same date range and product when tracing an alert. This empty list shows where to look; it is not a rejected order, a fill or proof of delivery. Captured in PickMyTrade on 3 October 2026. Open the image for full size.

TWS Market Data Connections with farm purpose and status, plus API client columns — The observed services are connected and the API client list is empty. Use this panel to read current status; it does not reproduce a disconnect or prove an app handshake completed. Captured in TWS paper mode on 3 October 2026. Open the image for full size.

Empty TWS Activity Orders panel and Trades tab — Use Orders to inspect order state and Trades to inspect executions. This empty paper view shows the location; it does not reproduce a rejection or prove a fill. Captured in TWS paper mode on 3 October 2026. Open the image for full size.

How to confirm the result The next signal should start from a known broker position and a known set of working orders.

Mistake to avoid

A green connection badge alone is not evidence that missed order state has been reconciled.

Common questions

Should I replay every alert from the outage?

No. Some may already have produced broker actions or may no longer match the strategy state.

What is the source of truth for fills?

Use broker execution records.

TradingView to IBKR through PickMyTrade: setup checks TradingView alert fired but no IBKR order appeared TradingView webhook delivery failed: check the cause TWS says Submitted but the order has not filled

Financial and information disclaimers

Financial disclaimer

These guides explain software. They are for education, not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. No example is a suggestion to buy or sell a product or use a trading strategy. Trading can lose money, including all funds you put at risk. With margin, futures, short sales, or some options, losses can exceed your starting funds. Automation can fail, send duplicate orders, or act late. Stops do not guarantee a fill or a price. Review your orders and positions, and seek advice from a qualified professional for your own needs. Paper trades, examples, and past results do not predict live results or promise a profit.

Information disclaimer

This is general help based on the sources and check date shown on the page. Screens, settings, fees, data access, and product support can change or differ by app version, account, country, and broker. The content may contain errors or become out of date; accuracy, completeness, and continuous service are not guaranteed. Check current broker and app instructions before acting. Screenshots show where controls are; they do not prove that an order test passed. This guide does not replace broker terms or risk notices. References to IBKR and TradingView identify their products and do not imply their endorsement of this guide.